Spring Peas with Ham and Herbs

Ingredients

• 4 ounces cooked ham (cut into 1/4-inch dice (see post above for vegan, vegetarian & kosher options))
• 3 cups peas (fresh or frozen)
• 3 tablespoons dairy-free margarine cut into 4 to 6 pieces or 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh mint (coarsely chopped, plus sprigs for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon (coarsely chopped, plus sprigs for garnish)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a medium-sized saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the peas and cook until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes depending on size of peas.

2. 2

   Drain the peas, reserving 2 tablespoons cooking water. Return the peas and reserved cooking water to saucepan.

3. 3

   Add the ham, margarine or oil, mint, and tarragon, stirring until everything is combined.

4. 4

   Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

5. 5

   Transfer the peas with ham to a serving bowl, and garnish with mint and tarragon sprigs to serve, if desired.